Description
Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake is a delightful and nutritious dish that brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean right to your table. Featuring tender, juicy chicken paired with fresh zucchini and sweet cherry tomatoes, all seasoned with aromatic herbs, this easy-to-make casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Enjoy a comforting meal that satisfies both taste buds and health goals while creating lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a large casserole dish with olive oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red onion, garlic, and chicken chunks.
- Drizzle olive oil over the mixture and sprinkle with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Toss until well coated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg